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What Is Your Favorite Real Housewives Series?

by Reality Tea on November 15th, 2009

We had a poll question this week asking which Bravo Housewives series is your favorite, and so far, the Real Housewives of Atlanta franchise seems to be in the lead, with the Real Housewives of Orange County coming in a close second.

My favorite franchise would have to be the Real Housewives of New York City. No, it does not have any table flipping, wig yanking drama, but it does have a cast filled with interesting characters. Where else can you find the crazy eyes of Ramona, Bethenny’s great one liners, the Countess’s delusion of grandeur, Kelly’s air headness, mixed with the desperate social climbing ambition of Alex and Simon.

The NYC franchise comprises of what the Housewives series was originally about — focusing on great characters rather than grande drama. I actually find myself looking forward to February, when the 3rd season will be back on the air.

TELL US – SO THE QUESTION OF THE DAY IS, WHICH HOUSEWIVES SERIES IS YOUR FAVORITE? AND WHY?

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Real Housewives of New York City’s Kelly Bensimon & Jill Zarin New BFFs

by Reality Tea on November 2nd, 2009

It seems hell might have frozen over as the NYDailyNews is reporting that Jill Zarin and Kelly Bensimon have become fast BFFs.

The stars of the Real Housewives of New York City have reportedly gotten closer especially since Jill’s falling out with Bethenny Frankel over the summer. “Now that Bethenny is out of the picture, Jill is definitely on team Kelly,” one source insists.

The NYDailyNews also states that Kelly is determined to change her image, as she was not happy with her portrayal on the show’s previous season. “She was mortified when that show aired last year,” a source close to the former model dishes. “She is really trying to look better in front of the cameras this season.”

So what is Kelly doing to improve her image? Well for starters, she showed on time to the Halloween bash she hosted in N.Y.C. on Saturday night. She even gave up her VIP table to hang out in the crowd. “She was dancing and saying hi to everyone,” another partygoer said. “A lot of people were kind of shocked at how nice she was being.”

Also in attendance of her Halloween bash was Jill. It is also said that Bethenny has become close friends with Ramona Singer, and Alex McCord. This should all make for a very interesting third season.

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DWTS Joanna Krupa & Kelly Bensimon To Appear On Playboy Cover

by Reality Tea on October 30th, 2009

Dancing with the Stars contestant, Joanna Krupa will appear on the cover of playboy for the December issue which hits the stands Nov. 13, according to People. Joanna is no stranger to the pages of playboy as this is her second time stripping for the magazine.

“I can confirm that Joanna Krupa will be featured on the cover of the December issue of Playboy,” a publicist for the magazine confirms to the Daily News. Her December cover, recently unveiled is pictured above.

After being crowned the sexiest swimsuit model in the world, the 30-year old model posed for Hugh Hefner’s infamous publication back in 2005.

In the same issue, talk show host Chelsea Handler will be a doing a holiday guide for the magazine. While Chelsea will be keeping her clothes on, Joanna will be featured in an 8-page nude pictorial shot. .

In other Playboy news, Real Housewives of New York star Kelly Bensimon will also appear on the January cover of playboy magazine.

Kelly’s fans may be disappointed as she is only going topless, reveals a source. The playboy shots were taken by none other than her ex-husband, French photographer Gilles Bensimon.

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Ramona Singer: Motherhood Will Make Bethenny Frankel “More Giving”

by Reality Tea on October 28th, 2009

Ramona Singer is speaking out on the pregnancy of her Real Housewives of New York City castmate, Bethenny Frankel.

Though she and the other NY housewives found out about Bethenny’s pregnancy through the press, she says she wishes Bethenny nothing but good wishes.

“She’ll be a good mom,” Ramona, 52, told US at the Animal Fair magazine Halloween Pet Costume party in New York City. ” I think it will teach her about being more giving, more loving, and about opening up her heart.” Leave it to Ramona to give someone a nice backhanded well wish.

Ramona believes Bethenny and her fiance, Jason Hoppy, who works in real estate, will make great parents and have a lasting marriage.

“[Bethenny and Jason] remind me a little bit of my husband, Mario, and I because I’m very independent, I speak my mind, I have my good sides and bad sides,” Ramona says. “My husband just loves me for me and gets amused by everything about me. I think the same thing [is true] with Jason and Bethenny. Jason’s lovely.”

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Kelly Bensimon Talks Bethenny, Posing For Playboy

by Reality Tea on October 24th, 2009

Real Housewife of New York City star, Kelly Killoren Bensimon was recently interviewed by Star magazine. The mother of two, author and jewelry designer is staying busy until season three premiers early next year. In the interview, Kelly talked about being a role model for her girls, Mr. Right and posing for playboy.

Excerpts from Kelly’s interview is below

Star: Will you and Bethenny Frankel be friends when Housewives returns?
Kelly: I just want to be a good role model for my girls. Seeing me fight with Bethenny was good for my children because they need to learn about conflict and resolution, which is why I went to Bethenny’s event. I wanted to be the bigger person.

Star: So what qualities does Mr. Right need to have?
Kelly: He has to be like James Bond, full of adventure. I want someone who is going to explore and be athletic or just go to a dive bar, drink beer and eat chicken wings.

Star: Why did you pose for Playboy?
Kelly: It’s the ultimate compliment and every woman’s dream. You get to be a sex symbol and work with top people in the business. It’s such an honor.

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Real Housewives of NYC’s Bethenny Frankel: I Am ‘Pregnant’

by Reality Tea on October 20th, 2009

Bethenny Frankel is confirming to PEOPLE magazine that she is indeed pregnant.

The Real Housewives of New York City star had hoped to wait until she was further along to break the news, but a Monday report by celebrity blogger Perez Hilton, has forced Bethenny, 38, to admit she is 2 months pregnant.

“It’s premature to be telling people this,” she tells PEOPLE while fighting back tears. Bethenny had hoped to keep her pregnancy a secret a bit longer and is not too pleased that her fiance Jason Hoppy‘s parents had to find out about it through the media.

“It’s not like, ‘Did I Get Botox?’ It’s not the way I wanted it to get out,” she says. “I haven’t even gone through my first trimester. We haven’t even heard the heartbeat. My [fiancé's] parents didn’t even know.”

She and Jason are however “both so excited,” says Bethenny. Still, she adds that because the pregnancy is early and due to her age, “I am praying everything is okay but I don’t know that yet.”

And since this is Bethenny, she had to add a little humor to the situation. “I got to be honest, we are both feeling kind of proud of ourselves. We are both 38 and we were like, ‘Listen, your fish can swim and I am fertile.’ So that’s exciting.”

Bethenny says she and Jason plan on tying the knot before the baby arrives.

Congrats to Bethenny. She looks rather happy lately. I do feel bad that she is forced to confirm her 2 months pregnancy due to the media, which includes us. Our blog is however a bit different because we don’t break the news, we simply report on what is out there. Unfortunately once Perez Hilton, whose blog reaches millions a day, broke the story, it was already out there and we sort of have to report about it. Not sure if Perez knew she was only 2 months along, highly doubt it would have changed his perspective on breaking the story though.

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Sources Reveal Bethenny Frankel Is Pregnant!

by Reality Tea on October 19th, 2009

Perez Hilton is reporting that Bethenny Frankel is not only engaged, but also pregnant!

The Real Housewives of NYC star announced her engagement to boyfriend Jason Hoppy over the weekend, but made no mention of a pregnancy.

According to Perez, Bethenny, 38, is expecting her first child, and might have been hoping to give/sell her pregnancy exclusive to a major magazine.

A source very close to Bethenny claims this was all premeditated for her new reality show. “She got pregnant and got engaged all for her own show,” says the source.

Not sure about that considering Bethenny’s reality show has yet to begin filming. She is currently filming the 3rd season of the NYC Housewives series.

The above photo of Bethenny is the most recent one of her, taken on October 15th. Congrats to Bethenny if she is indeed pregnant.

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Real Housewives of NYC’s Bethenny Frankel Is Engaged!

by Reality Tea on October 18th, 2009

Real Housewives of New York City star, Bethenny Frankel said yes after her boyfriend of 11 months, Jason Hoppy proposed. Over the summer, there were rumors that Bethenny was engaged but PEOPLE magazine confirmed that Jason’s proposal took place on Oct. 8.

“It feels great, because I’m with the right person,” says Bethenny. “He’s may be regretting it because it’s been beyond a week and he’s in panic mode – [but] no, we’re enjoying it.

Jason’s proposal caught Bethenny off guard. Bethenny returned home after shooting Housewives and promoting her Skinny Girl Magaritas to find over a hundred lit votive candles and rose petals across the hallway of her apartment. Jason dressed up Bethenny’s pooch Cookie in a pink bow. He then got down on one knee and asked her to marry him.

Bethenny’s ring is an 8-carat sparkler with a 6 ½-carat pear-shaped center stone flanked by two side stones from Manhattan jeweler Kristin Farrell.

Bethenny jokes, “I made him pick them up. This was the first thing we had to resolve.”

The couple who first met in December 2008 at the Tenjune nightclub have yet to set a wedding date.

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